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The conversation surrounding Justin Verlander's legacy is growing more critical as he embarks on what may be his final push for 300 wins—a feat that hasn't been accomplished since Randy Johnson achieved it in 2009. Currently, Verlander boasts 262 wins, but with the evolution of pitching strategies in modern baseball, achieving this milestone is no small feat. The landscape for pitchers has drastically changed, as managers tend to favor earlier call-to-bullpen tactics, making extended starting opportunities less common. New-age pitchers like Spencer Strider are often looked to for potential achievements of this nature, but with their current statistics, none seem close to Verlander's historic mark.